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goblin mode

noun

Etymology

From modern fantasy depictions of goblins as filthy, brutish, cave-dwelling creatures, a departure from older folkloric traditions introduced by J. R. R. Tolkien in The Hobbit (1937). The term is first attested on Twitter in 2009, but gained popularity in 2022. Compare god mode, boymode.

Definitions

  1. The state of being unapologetically lethargic, slovenly, and prone to odd and…

    The state of being unapologetically lethargic, slovenly, and prone to odd and self-indulgent behaviour.

    • Mac and cheese, vodka soda, and 90 Day Fiancé. Truly my PEAK of goblin mode
    • With employees prepping to flock back to the office amid easing COVID restrictions, many are faced with the same dilemma — how to switch off “goblin mode” now that they’re around other people.

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